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Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
I lived inside an airport for a whole week - here's what shocked me the most
A woman lived inside an airport for a whole week and has revealed all about her stay. Maddy Macrae, 32, spent an extra-long 'layover' in Changi Airport, Singapore, and has shared her experience The Aussie stayed at Crowne Plaza, which can be found inside Terminal 3, and spent her days exploring the huge airport. 'I just touched down in Changi Airport to start my week-long layover and this is the most insane airport,' Maddy gushed in a vi deo on TikTok, where she posts as @maddy_macrae_. In the video, she pays a visit to the HSBC Rain Vortex inside the Jewel complex of the airport, an impressive 40 metres of cascading water. 'My first stop was the Jewel to see the waterfall – absolutely breathtaking. It's also a huge mall so I had a quick walk through before grabbing a milk tea and hopping on a skytrain to get to my hotel,' she adds. The content creator even had access to a swimming pool from her airport hotel, complete with palm trees and sun loungers. 'The pool is right next to my room and this is just insane it's here for a layover,' Maddy comments. Maddy made time for a couple of cocktails and checked out the departure board artwork. 'And then I made some new friends in a game of griddy grid,' she says, alongside footage of her playing a giant, interactive game. 'I checked out this cool orchid display for Singapore's 60th anniversary,' Maddy adds. She opened up about her experience to and revealed she was shocked to learn there were outside tours offered by the airport for free. Maddy explained: 'I did do a free tour which took me to the river and Marina Bay. 'It's actually available to people who haven't even cleared immigration. You can be on the airport side and have a long layover and go on this free tour.' Tourists with long layovers were able to do the trips. She said: 'If you're in the arrival side and haven't come through you can still do it.' But the strangest thing Maddy noticed was how it felt like 'time doesn't exist'. 'The phenomenon around airport limbo exists even when you live there,' she said. The content creator described how 'time is a construct' in the airport and it's perfectly acceptable to enjoy a cocktail at 7am. Maddy explained the stay was a 'social experiment' and revealed she spent $50 a day whilst in the airport.
Forbes
17-06-2025
- Forbes
Play Tennis, Fly A Delta Simulator Or Visit Champagne On Your Next Layover
Delta's refreshed Flight Museum A long layover doesn't have to mean interminable hours in an airport, rather it can be an opportunity to explore something new while on your way to somewhere else. There are several airports that offer really exciting experiences that can be done and dusted over the course of a long layover. Budget an hour or less for travel time to and from each experience and you can squeeze in a chance to fly a 737 Delta simulator, dine at one of the newest restaurants in Champagne or take a tennis lesson from a coach to the champions. Read on for the details: More than one flyer has been stranded with hours to kill at the world's busiest airport. Now, they can pop over (a short ten minute taxi ride) to the newly renovated and expanded Delta Flight Museum. It's an aviation geek's dream—but equally perfect for kids as well as fashionistas who will love the wall of flight attendant uniform styles. Guests can even book time in a Boeing 737-200 full motion flight simulator for a true thrill. Be sure to reserve simulator time in advance, it's a popular offering, and expect to pay $460 for a group of four or less people. Delta also just unveiled a swanky new lounge on Concourse D—It's a sprawling setup (the largest lounge in Atlanta) with panoramic airfield views, several buffet stations and plenty of places to cozy up with your laptop and get work done or dream about your next trip. Polychrome Restaurant at Champagne Taittinger in Reims Reims is a short one-hour train ride from the airport station (no stops) and can take travelers into Champagne's beating heart, the small city of Reims. Here you can visit the newly minted Polychrome Restaurant at Champagne Taittinger. The brand recently revamped the visitor experience so be sure to book a tour and visit of their beautiful ancient chalk caves before making a final stop at the city's Notre-Dame de Reims Cathedral to see the Marc Chagall stained glass mural. The train can get your back to CDG in time for your next flight. Tennis lovers need just 20 minutes to get to the newly opened Patrick Mouratoglou Tennis Center at the Ritz-Carlton Naples, Tiburón. Open to anyone, tennis players can book lessons with coaches trained in Mouratoglou's legendary method (he has coached Serena Williams, Serena Williams, Coco Gauff, Holger Rune, and Stefanos Tsitsipas). Mouratoglou's Methodology is based on the idea that every individual is unique and uses customization to adapt to each player's needs. This hyper-personalized approach to teaching is a tennis geek's dream. On the return trip, swing by Norman Love Chocolatier (which is just down the road from the airport) and stock up on a selection of his amazing truffles.
Associated Press
16-06-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
From Layovers to Luxury: Making the Most of Airport Lounge Access with Your Credit Card
DUBAI, UAE / ACCESS Newswire / June 16, 2025 / For people who travel often or on vacations, the journey is just as important as the destination. Long layovers at the airport, overpriced food and crowds can be exhausting and tedious. Airport lounges are spaces designed for comfort and calm, like an oasis during travel chaos. With an airport lounge access credit card in your wallet, stepping into lounge luxury is easy-and your entire journey gets a serious comfort upgrade. Why Lounge Access Matters Airports can be crowded and noisy. Sitting at the gate for hours can make anyone tired before the trip even begins. Airport lounges are quiet spaces with comfortable chairs, fast Wi-Fi, charging stations, tasty food, and even showers. These lounges help travelers feel relaxed and refreshed. Lounge Access as a Credit Card Advantage Many banks today offer travel credit cards that give extra comfort to travelers. Some of these cards let people enter over 1,000 lounges around the world for free. With these cards, travelers can step into a quiet, clean space that feels more like a hotel than an airport. It does not matter if it is a work trip or a vacation-this benefit adds a lot of value. Elevate Your Travel Routine Lots of credit cards now include airport lounge access as one of the built-in rewards. Travelers can enter lounges at many major airports, even without flying in business class or being part of a special airline program. If travel is a big part of life, choosing a card with easy lounge access can make every trip better. It is an effortless way to turn waiting time into relaxing time. How to Make the Most of Lounge Benefits To enjoy your lounge access better: Beyond Lounges: More Travel Perks Some credit cards give extra travel benefits, such as: All these features can make travel smoother, safer, and smarter-especially for people who fly often. Final Thoughts With the right credit card, many more people can enjoy that first-class feeling in airport lounges - without buying a premium ticket. CONTACT: Sonakshi Murze Manager [email protected] SOURCE: iQuanti press release
